Orlando Pirates continued their impressive ascent up the Betway Premiership table, securing a professional 2-0 victory over a stubborn TS Galaxy at a vibrant Orlando Stadium on Tuesday evening. The win, powered by a first-half penalty from Evidence Makgopa and a late clincher from super-sub Tshegofatso Mabasa, marks the Buccaneers’ fifth consecutive league triumph, propelling…
The tragic death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has taken a clearer, yet profoundly sorrowful turn, with the Paris prosecutor’s office revealing that the senior diplomat left a message for his wife explicitly stating his intention to take his own life. According to a report from Reuters, the prosecutor’s office detailed that…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid solemn tribute to the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa, praising him for his pivotal role in facilitating deeper relations between South Africa and France. The president described Mthethwa’s sudden passing as “a moment of deep grief” for the nation. The tribute comes as French authorities launch an investigation into the circumstances…
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT In a case that has sent shockwaves through a North West community and raised profound questions about child safety and juvenile crime, two male learners, aged just 11 and 13, are expected to appear in the Temba Magistrate’s Court tomorrow on a charge of rape. The alleged victim is a Grade 5…
A dramatic nationwide strike by Nigeria’s powerful oil workers union has shuttered the offices of the country’s state oil company and key regulators, sending shockwaves through Africa’s largest crude producer and threatening to trigger fuel shortages and economic disruption across West Africa. The industrial action, which began on Monday, marks a significant escalation in a…
South African Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa has been found dead in Paris, according to French media. Reports indicate his body was discovered at the Hyatt Hotel. The Department of International Relations (DIRCO) has issued a brief response, stating it is “aware of the reports” and that a full statement is forthcoming. This is a…
The South African Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, has died after an apparent fall from the 22nd floor of a Paris hotel. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the 58-year-old diplomat’s body was found on Tuesday. Authorities stated that Ambassador Mthethwa had booked a room on the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Hotel, and a…
A youth-led protest movement in Madagascar has forced President Andry Rajoelina to dissolve his government after thousands demonstrated against chronic infrastructure failures. The “Gen Z” protests, which spread from the capital to eight cities, were met with a violent security crackdown that drew international condemnation. The UN’s Volker Türk said he was “shocked” by the…
Ex-Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo has told the Madlanga Commission that a powerful drug cartel, the “Big Five,” has penetrated South Africa’s political sphere and law enforcement. Backed by WhatsApp evidence, he named individuals and detailed a scheme where a businessman allegedly made payments for ANC events linked to Minister Senzo Mchunu’s office, in return…
In a severe blow to South Africa’s World Cup hopes, FIFA has found Bafana Bafana guilty of fielding an ineligible player. The global football body has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for selecting Teboho Mokoena in the March qualifier against Lesotho. The punishment is harsh: South Africa forfeits the match 3-0, is fined…
